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Announcement: Less Lethal Self Defense Class Coming in January

Announcement: Less Lethal Self Defense Class Coming in January

Announcement: Less Lethal Self Defense Class Coming in JanuaryMandi Pratt
Published on: 17/12/2024

Exciting update about an in-person class scheduled for the end of January in Southern California! This will focus on a less lethal self-defense option for those who may not feel comfortable carrying a gun. The host emphasizes the importance of learning how to feel safe in your body as well as feeling safe while out and about, and highlights the benefits of this self defense tool she will share. Stay tuned! Please sign up to be notified at AwareAndPrepared.Life. Scroll to the bottom of that website and enter your info to be notified of class specifics (and other helpful resources)!

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